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Once the UE arrives at the new cell, the MME tells the S-GW to switch the user plane path to the target eNodeB. 3. UE-Requested PDN Connectivity
The MME communicates with the HSS to authenticate the UE and establish security keys. Once the UE arrives at the new cell,
Understanding the 4G LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) The is the framework that provides converged voice and data on a 4G LTE network . Unlike its predecessors, the EPC is an all-IP architecture, meaning it treats all traffic (including voice) as data packets. This flat architecture reduces latency and increases throughput, making "hot" high-speed mobile internet possible. Core Concepts of the EPC Understanding the 4G LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
The MME coordinates with the target eNodeB and S-GW to reserve resources. Core Concepts of the EPC The MME coordinates
The source eNodeB determines a handover is needed based on signal strength and sends a request to the MME.
For those looking to dive deeper into the packet-level details, downloading 3GPP technical specifications is the gold standard.
The UE is instructed to switch to the target eNodeB. Data packets are buffered and forwarded to prevent loss.